(1) To form a limited cooperative association, an organizer of the association shall deliver articles of organization to the division for filing. The articles shall state: (a) the name of the association; (b) the purposes for which the association is formed; (c) the street address and, if different, mailing address of the association's initial designated office and the name of the association's initial agent for service of process at the designated office; (d) the street address and, if different, mailing address of the initial principal office; (e) the name and street address and, if different, mailing address of each organizer; and (f) the term for which the association is to exist if other than perpetual.

(a) the name of the association;

(b) the purposes for which the association is formed;

(c) the street address and, if different, mailing address of the association's initial designated office and the name of the association's initial agent for service of process at the designated office;

(d) the street address and, if different, mailing address of the initial principal office;

(e) the name and street address and, if different, mailing address of each organizer; and

(f) the term for which the association is to exist if other than perpetual.

(2) Subject to Subsection 16-16-113(1), articles of organization may contain any other provisions in addition to those required by Subsection (1).

(3) A limited cooperative association is formed after articles of organization that substantially comply with Subsection (1) are delivered to the division, are filed, and become effective under Subsection 16-16-203(3).

(4) If articles of organization filed by the division state a delayed effective date, a limited cooperative association is not formed if, before the articles take effect, an organizer signs and delivers to the division for filing a statement of cancellation.